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9 Cards in this Set
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10 Commandments
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1) no other gods
*Hebrews still polytheistic *suggests that other gods exist 2) no graven images/idols *nature of god= intangible/spiritual 3) do not take the Lord's name in vain * names= a person's nature/characteristics/personality *would hold God in a flippant manner 4) keep the Sabbath holy *HOLY- to set apart *purpose: to reflect, rest, recreate 5) honor your mom and dad *if somone cannot honor their earthly parents, how can they honor God? *you must at least RESPECT them, no matter how they treat you *must keep the family sacred/must PRESERVE it 6) no murder *premeditation *different from KILLING *sanctity of life must be valued *punishment=death 7) no adultery *could not committ adultery w/ a married woman *women could only sleep w/ their husbands 8) no stealing *fundamental right to property *right to acquisition 9) no lying in court *would corrupt judicial system 10) no coveting *INTENSE yearning *one would do whatever they could in order to attain the coveted item |
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military campaigns of Joshua
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1) CENTRAL CAMPAIGN: Jericho (psychological warfare), Ai (sin of Achan)
2) SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN: 5-city states (possibly Philistines) 3) NORTHERN CAMPAIGN: Megiddo, Hazor (think ORLANDO!), Shechem (Josh's speech about God's providence) |
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amphictyony
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a loosly constructed gov't by a group of tribes, bound together to protect a common religious committment
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6 characteristics of an amphictyony
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1) bound by military emergencies
2) central sanctuary *illustrates shift from nomads-->sedintary people *illustrates shift in God's character 3) festivals held @ sanctuary *temple= spiritual center *bloody sacrifices symbolize God's surrendering of his life force to the people for their well-being *people surrender their lifeforce to God in gratitude 4) basic laws *10 commandments 5) theocracy *God= supreme ruler 6) leaders= judges |
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charisma
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God-given strength
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characteristics of judges
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1) chosen by God (CHARISMA!)
2) able to interpret God's law *applied it to fit the people 3) able to settle disputes *respected by both parties 4)able to lead in battle (great warriors) 5) not all men *IE: Deborah |
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cycle of judges (picture)
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-GOD
-people forsake God -pepole weakened -God sends plunderers -people cry out -God hears -God raises a judge -judge leads people back to GOD (step 1) |
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4 things of importance about Samuel
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1) last judge
2) prototype of the prophets 3) link /b/ judges and kings 4) priest |
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nature of God thus far
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creator
buddy buddy --IE: Abraham/Noah commander --IE: Moses/book of Judges warrior --IE: book of Joshua to book of Samuel generous --IE: book of Numbers |
